Graham, Ian, 1953-

Rocks : a resource our world depends on / Ian Graham. - Chicago, Ill. : Heinemann Library, c2005. - 32 p. : col. ill. ; 25 cm. - Managing our resources . - Graham, Ian, 1953- Managing our resources. .

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 31) and index.

What is rock? -- How is rock used for? -- Case study : Mount Rushmore -- Where is rock found? -- Case study : Mount Everest -- Case study : Uluru (Ayer's Rock), Australia -- How is rock processed? -- How do scientists use rocks? -- Case study : the Channel Tunnel -- How is rock moved? -- How can rock be dangerous? -- Case study : the Vaiont Dam landslide -- Why are volcanoes so dangerous? -- Case study : Mount Saint Helens -- How can we protect the environment? -- Will rock ever run out?

ISBN: 1403456178 (lib. bdg.) 1403456259 (pbk.)

LCCN: 2004005908

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Rocks.

LC Class. No.: QE432.2 / .G7 2005

Dewey Class. No.: 552